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An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Hollywood’s summer movie anxieties gave way to joy this weekend with the massive debut of Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”

The Independent UK

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday

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Step into the whimsical world of 'Wonka,' a box office sensation dominating theaters with its charm. Meanwhile, 'Night Swim' takes a dip into horror, makin...

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Was 2023 a tipping point for movies? 'Barbie' success and Marvel struggles may signal a shift

For the first time in more than two decades, the top three movies at the box office this year didn't include a sequel or a remake

The Independent UK

Apple TV+ and Paramount+ are considering bundling their streaming services as media companies seek answers to streaming profitability

The two companies are reportedly exploring the possibility of offering their streamers at a discount to subscribers, reports say.

Fortune

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Eras Tour’ dances to No. 1 at the box office, eyeing ‘Joker’ film record

‘The Eras Tour’ could be the highest-grossing concert film ever, debuting at between $95 million and $97 million on North American screens, distributor AMC reports.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business

Movie theaters are readying for an onslaught like they’ve never seen before beginning Friday when “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” debuts

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The $8.5 billion ‘Barbenheimer,’ Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift bonanza is fading, and the summer’s pop culture economy is giving way to a winter in consumer spending, Morgan Stanley warns

The historic summer of entertainment created a one-off economic boom that may be nearly impossible to replicate next quarter.

Fortune

Can movie theaters sustain the 'Barbie boost'?

Going to the movies is hot again thanks to the so-called "Barbie boost." Barbie, Oppenheimer and other movies continue to rev up the summer box office. But can theaters sustain the momentum?

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‘Barbie’ joins $1 billion club, breaks another record for female directors

‘Barbie’ added another $53 million from 4,178 North American locations over the weekend and $74 million internationally, bringing its global total to $1.03 billion.

Chicago Sun-Times

Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' breaks record for women directors as ticket sales top $1 billion

Greta Gerwig should be feeling closer to fine these days. In just three weeks in theaters, “Barbie” is set to sail past $1 billion in global ticket sales, breaking a record for female directors that was previously held by Patty Jenkins, who helmed “Wonder Woman.”

France 24

The story behind Barbenheimer, the summer’s most online movie showdown

The very online showdown between Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” all started with a date: July 21

The Independent UK

Fight erupts at The Little Mermaid screening as furious parents demand refund

A scrap broke out between furious parents during a packed showing of the latest Disney live-action flick.

Daily Record

Fight breaks out at Little Mermaid cinema screening as screaming parents demand refund

A group of adults became embroiled in a fight with viewers demanding a refund for their ticket during the Little Mermaid screening in Orlando, Florida

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"The Little Mermaid" makes a splash at Memorial Day weekend box office

The film was well-received by movie-goers, but critics are less enthusiastic.

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Is a Box Office Smash

Audiences said let’s go to the movie theater for “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” this weekend. The animated offering from Universal and Illumination powered up with $204.6 million in its first five days in 4,343 North American theaters, including $146.4 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates on Sunday.…

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"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" smashes records with huge box office debut

It's easily become the biggest opener of the year.

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Oscars fight for relevance in the streaming age

Award shows' importance has been dwindling alongside their viewership.

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‘Avatar 2,’ ‘M3GAN’ Hold onto Top Spots at the Box Office

New movies like “Plane” and “House Party” were no match for “Avatar: The Way of Water” and the killer doll horror “M3GAN” at the box office this weekend. The two holdovers topped the charts again according to studio estimates Sunday. In first place for the fifth weekend in a row…

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'Avatar' Sequel Sails to 2nd Week Atop the Box Office

“Avatar: The Way of Water" sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in a strong $58 million in North America that suggests it may stay afloat into the new year and approach the massive expectations that met its release. James Cameron's digital extravaganza for…

The Independent UK

'Avatar' sequel sails to 2nd week atop the box office

“Avatar: The Way of Water” sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend

Los Angeles Times

Hollywood's 2022 box office reality check: Not enough hits and a movie shortage

LOS ANGELES — It was the year that the box office recovery from the COVID-19 catastrophe began to take shape.

Los Angeles Times

Did the box office opening for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ live up to expectations?

It’s a Hollywood axiom right up there with “Nobody knows anything”: Never underestimate James Cameron.

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All eyes on Avatar to save struggling box office

"Avatar: The Way of Water" is expected to dominate this week's box office.

Fortune

A successful Avatar 2 China release is everything James Cameron and China’s government could hope for

James Cameron and the Chinese government may have one thing in common: wanting the long-awaited Avatar sequel to do well in China.

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